Waverley
RISING DAMP
EXPERTS

Waverley wraps the eastern beaches, where Victorian and Federation terraces and semis sit on sandstone right by the sea. Constant salt-laden air and salt in the ground drive salt damp, original damp-proof courses have usually failed, and rendered coastal facades trap moisture. Rising damp and salt damp are both very common close to Bondi and Bronte.

By the sea the finish is critical. We diagnose the source, install a new damp-proof course where needed, and finish with a salt-resistant render that lets the wall dry while standing up to the coastal salt load.

Waverley's coastal position means salt rides up with ground moisture into the lower walls of its terraces and semis, crystallising in the brick and fretting the surface. Left untreated the tide mark climbs, paint blisters, plaster blows and salt works into the structural masonry — the most costly damage to reverse.

Musty smell or a damp subfloor → Subfloor ventilation

Waverley's coastal terraces sit on sandstone where damp lingers underfloor. We install subfloor ventilation to dry the space.

Tide marks, peeling paint or salt on walls → Rising damp treatment

Salt air off the beaches attacks older walls. Our damp-proof course injection stops moisture rising at the source.

Blown, crumbling or hollow plaster → Damp plastering

We re-coat with a breathable salt-resistant plaster system.

Mould on walls, ceilings or in cupboards → Mould remediation

Coastal humidity feeds mould; our mould remediation clears it at the cause.

Penetrating damp or wet areas → Waterproofing

We waterproof and tank below-ground walls and wet areas near the coast.

Not sure which problem you have? → Free damp inspection

Book a free damp inspection for a clear diagnosis.